September 20, 2025 • 4 mins
This is an official health update titled H5N1 Bird Flu Briefing Public Health Alert. The purpose of today’s briefing is to inform the public about recent developments related to H5N1 bird flu, clarify the current public health alert level, and provide guidance for individuals and communities.
As of September 20, 2025, bird flu remains a significant public health concern in North America. According to the Pan American Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been reported across poultry, wild birds, and, increasingly, mammals, including dairy cattle and even domestic pets. To date, there have been 70 documented human cases in the United States since 2024, largely among people with direct exposure to sick poultry or dairy herds. One fatality was reported this year in Louisiana after exposure to a backyard flock.
Given continuing outbreaks and recent animal-to-human transmission cases, local and national health agencies have elevated the public health alert to Level 2, indicating ongoing exposure risks for people in direct contact with poultry, livestock, or wild birds. This level does not reflect sustained human-to-human transmission—there is currently no evidence of such spread—but it means heightened awareness and preventive actions are necessary.
If you experience symptoms such as high fever, cough, difficulty breathing, severe muscle aches, fatigue, or gastrointestinal symptoms and you have had contact with sick birds, dairy cattle, or contaminated environments, you should seek immediate medical evaluation. According to Los Angeles County Public Health, milder symptoms, such as conjunctivitis, runny nose, or minor body aches without respiratory compromise, can often be monitored at home if you are not in a high-risk group. However, anyone developing shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent vomiting, or a sudden worsening should seek urgent care.
Containment is critical for anyone working in poultry farms, culling operations, or dairy production. Workers must follow strict biosecurity measures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and eye protection, and should avoid consuming raw or unpasteurized products. Disinfect equipment and vehicles, minimize unnecessary movement between farms, and report sick or dead animals to agricultural authorities promptly. Vaccination is available for certain high-risk workers and is strongly encouraged where offered.
For the general public, the most effective steps, in order of priority, are as follows:
- Avoid direct contact with wild birds, sick or dead poultry, or livestock.
- Do not touch surfaces or objects contaminated by bird or animal droppings.
- Cook poultry, meat, and eggs thoroughly.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with animals or outdoor environments.
- Keep pets away from wild birds and do not feed pets raw poultry or unpasteurized milk.
- Report sick or dead birds to local authorities and avoid handling them yourself.
For further information, consult the CDC website, the Pan American Health Organization, or your local department of public health. In case of suspected exposure or severe symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or emergency services immediately.
Thank you for tuning in to this important briefing. Please join us again next week for updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, visit Quiet Please Dot A I.
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As of September 20, 2025, bird flu remains a significant public health concern in North America. According to the Pan American Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been reported across poultry, wild birds, and, increasingly, mammals, including dairy cattle and even domestic pets. To date, there have been 70 documented human cases in the United States since 2024, largely among people with direct exposure to sick poultry or dairy herds. One fatality was reported this year in Louisiana after exposure to a backyard flock.
Given continuing outbreaks and recent animal-to-human transmission cases, local and national health agencies have elevated the public health alert to Level 2, indicating ongoing exposure risks for people in direct contact with poultry, livestock, or wild birds. This level does not reflect sustained human-to-human transmission—there is currently no evidence of such spread—but it means heightened awareness and preventive actions are necessary.
If you experience symptoms such as high fever, cough, difficulty breathing, severe muscle aches, fatigue, or gastrointestinal symptoms and you have had contact with sick birds, dairy cattle, or contaminated environments, you should seek immediate medical evaluation. According to Los Angeles County Public Health, milder symptoms, such as conjunctivitis, runny nose, or minor body aches without respiratory compromise, can often be monitored at home if you are not in a high-risk group. However, anyone developing shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent vomiting, or a sudden worsening should seek urgent care.
Containment is critical for anyone working in poultry farms, culling operations, or dairy production. Workers must follow strict biosecurity measures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and eye protection, and should avoid consuming raw or unpasteurized products. Disinfect equipment and vehicles, minimize unnecessary movement between farms, and report sick or dead animals to agricultural authorities promptly. Vaccination is available for certain high-risk workers and is strongly encouraged where offered.
For the general public, the most effective steps, in order of priority, are as follows:
- Avoid direct contact with wild birds, sick or dead poultry, or livestock.
- Do not touch surfaces or objects contaminated by bird or animal droppings.
- Cook poultry, meat, and eggs thoroughly.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with animals or outdoor environments.
- Keep pets away from wild birds and do not feed pets raw poultry or unpasteurized milk.
- Report sick or dead birds to local authorities and avoid handling them yourself.
For further information, consult the CDC website, the Pan American Health Organization, or your local department of public health. In case of suspected exposure or severe symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or emergency services immediately.
Thank you for tuning in to this important briefing. Please join us again next week for updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, visit Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is an official health update titled H five and
one bird flu Breathing Public Health Alert. The purpose of
today's briefing is to inform the public about recent developments
related to H five and one bird flu, clarify the
current public health alert level, and provide guidance for individuals
(00:20):
and communities. As of September twentieth, twenty twenty five, bird
flu remains a significant public health concern in North America.
According to the Pan American Health Organization and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian
influenza H five and one have been reported across poultry,
(00:42):
wild birds, and increasingly mannals, including dairy cattle and even
domestic pets. To date, there have been seventy documented human
cases in the United States since twenty twenty four, largely
among people with direct exposure to sick poultry or dare herds.
One fatality was reported this year in Louisiana after exposure
(01:05):
to a backyard flock. Given continuing outbreaks and recent animal
to human transmission cases, local and national health agencies have
elevated the public health alert to level two, indicating ongoing
exposure risks for people in direct contact with poultry, livestock,
or wild birds. This level does not reflect sustained human
(01:28):
to human transmission. There is currently no evidence of such spread,
but it means heightened awareness and preventive actions are necessary.
If you experience symptoms such as high fever, cough, difficulty breathing,
severe muscle aches, fatigue, or gastro intestinal symptoms, and you
(01:48):
have had contact with sick birds, dairy cattle, or contaminated environments,
you should seek immediate medical evaluation. According to Los Angeles
County Public Health, Milder symptoms such as conjunctivitis, runny nose,
or minor body aches without respiratory compromise can often be
(02:09):
monitored at home if you are not in a high
risk group. However, anyone developing shortness of breath, chest pain,
persistent vomiting, or a sudden worsening should seek urgent care.
Containment is critical for anyone working in poultry farms, culling operations,
or dairy production. Workers must follow strict biosecurity measures, including
(02:32):
wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and
eye protection, and should avoid consuming raw or unpasteurized products.
Disinfect equipment in vehicles, minimize unnecessary movement between farms, and
report sick or dead animals to agricultural authorities promptly. Vaccination
(02:53):
is available for certain high risk workers and is strongly
encouraged where offered. For the general public, the most effective steps,
in order of priority, are as follows. Avoid direct contact
with wild birds, sick or dead poultry, or livestock. Do
not touch surfaces or objects contaminated by bird or animal droppings.
(03:15):
Roll cook poultry, meat, and eggs. Thoroughly wash hands frequently
with soap and water, especially after contact with animals or
outdoor environments. Keep pets away from wild birds, and do
not feed pets raw poultry or unpasteurized milk. Report sick
or dead birds to local authorities, and avoid handling them yourself.
(03:37):
For further information, consult the CDC website, the Pan American
Health Organization, or your local Department of Public Health. In
case of suspected exposure or severe symptoms, contact your health
care provider or emergency services immediately. Thank you for tuning
in to this important briefing. Please join us again next
week for updates. This has been quiet, please production, and
(04:01):
for more visit Quiet. Please dot ai
This is an official health update titled H five and
one bird flu Breathing Public Health Alert. The purpose of
today's briefing is to inform the public about recent developments
related to H five and one bird flu, clarify the
current public health alert level, and provide guidance for individuals
(00:20):
and communities. As of September twentieth, twenty twenty five, bird
flu remains a significant public health concern in North America.
According to the Pan American Health Organization and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian
influenza H five and one have been reported across poultry,
(00:42):
wild birds, and increasingly mannals, including dairy cattle and even
domestic pets. To date, there have been seventy documented human
cases in the United States since twenty twenty four, largely
among people with direct exposure to sick poultry or dare herds.
One fatality was reported this year in Louisiana after exposure
(01:05):
to a backyard flock. Given continuing outbreaks and recent animal
to human transmission cases, local and national health agencies have
elevated the public health alert to level two, indicating ongoing
exposure risks for people in direct contact with poultry, livestock,
or wild birds. This level does not reflect sustained human
(01:28):
to human transmission. There is currently no evidence of such spread,
but it means heightened awareness and preventive actions are necessary.
If you experience symptoms such as high fever, cough, difficulty breathing,
severe muscle aches, fatigue, or gastro intestinal symptoms, and you
(01:48):
have had contact with sick birds, dairy cattle, or contaminated environments,
you should seek immediate medical evaluation. According to Los Angeles
County Public Health, Milder symptoms such as conjunctivitis, runny nose,
or minor body aches without respiratory compromise can often be
(02:09):
monitored at home if you are not in a high
risk group. However, anyone developing shortness of breath, chest pain,
persistent vomiting, or a sudden worsening should seek urgent care.
Containment is critical for anyone working in poultry farms, culling operations,
or dairy production. Workers must follow strict biosecurity measures, including
(02:32):
wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and
eye protection, and should avoid consuming raw or unpasteurized products.
Disinfect equipment in vehicles, minimize unnecessary movement between farms, and
report sick or dead animals to agricultural authorities promptly. Vaccination
(02:53):
is available for certain high risk workers and is strongly
encouraged where offered. For the general public, the most effective steps,
in order of priority, are as follows. Avoid direct contact
with wild birds, sick or dead poultry, or livestock. Do
not touch surfaces or objects contaminated by bird or animal droppings.
(03:15):
Roll cook poultry, meat, and eggs. Thoroughly wash hands frequently
with soap and water, especially after contact with animals or
outdoor environments. Keep pets away from wild birds, and do
not feed pets raw poultry or unpasteurized milk. Report sick
or dead birds to local authorities, and avoid handling them yourself.
(03:37):
For further information, consult the CDC website, the Pan American
Health Organization, or your local Department of Public Health. In
case of suspected exposure or severe symptoms, contact your health
care provider or emergency services immediately. Thank you for tuning
in to this important briefing. Please join us again next
week for updates. This has been quiet, please production, and
(04:01):
for more visit Quiet. Please dot ai
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